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Adult Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Flowers in a Handwoven Basket

03/02/2021 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2021 @ 5:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Offsite
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Grab a take-and-make craft kit to create paper flowers in a handwoven basket at home. Register for the program, and we will contact you with instructions on how you can pick up your craft kit at the Nature Center in Crystal Lake. Registration is requ...

Virtual – Make Along with Megan: Irish Soda Bread

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by letting Megan from Adult Services show you how to make a festive Irish soda bread. Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual – Adult Storytime: Mary Sherman Morgan: American Rocket Scientist

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate Women’s History month with Katie from Adult Services as she reads excerpts from Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History by Sam Maggs. Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual - Planning/PR Committee Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:
Because of COVID-19 and inadequate air flow inside the Library building, the Library building is closed for repairs.  Therefore, the Planning/PR Committee of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding a virtua...

Virtual- How Sweet! A Tribute to Women’s History Month!

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:
Join Shannan from Adult Services to learn how to create a sweet tribute to some groundbreaking women using royal icing and sugar cookies! Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual – Bolas de Queso con Tocino y Jalapeño / Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español, General Interest
Event Details:
¡Aprende hacer esta botana sabrosa para cualquier ocasión! ¡Acompáñanos! Vea este programa en el canal de YouTube de CLPL. Join Eneida from Adult Services to learn how to make this delicious snack for any occasion! Watch this program on the C...

Virtual - CLPL Social: Readers' Social (Distance) Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
This isn't your typical book club! There's no assigned book, no discussion to prepare for, it’s just a group of book lovers getting together to talk about our shared passion. Join Katy and Katie from Adult Services on Zoom to distantly socialize with...

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Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual - English Conversation Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: En Español, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Join our conversation club! Practice your conversational English, and increase your confidence in your skills. All levels welcome. ¡Venga a nuestro grupo de conversación! Practique su inglés conversacional y adquiera confianza en sus habilidades. ...

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Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual – Adult Storytime: Noor Inayat Khan: Indian American Author and Allied Spy

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate Women’s History month with Katie from Adult Services as she reads excerpts from Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History by Sam Maggs. Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual - Knit at Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Knitters and crafters, join Megan from Adult Services on Zoom for a drop-in program where you can socialize with other makers while working on your current projects. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Forever Young Adult Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Join Katy from Adult Services for a YA book discussion group for those of us who are a little less Y and a little more A. This month we will be discussing Pride by Ibi Zoboi, the ebook  and eaudiobook are available on hoopla. ...

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Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual – Afternoon Craft Corner: Papier Mâché Bowls

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join Pat from Adult Services to learn how to make a decorative papier mâché bowl. Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual – Make Along with Megan: Rye Bread

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:
Join Megan from Adult Services to learn how to make a delicious rye bread at home! Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual – Pauly’s Film Discussion: Klute

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Watch Klute on hoopla from the CLPL eLibrary and then join Paul from Adult Services for a discussion of the classic film on Zoom. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual - Bookies "Where the Crawdads Sing"

9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Join Mary from Adult Services for our monthly daytime book club to discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, surprising mystery and lyrical exploration of North Carolina's marshlands. Available ...

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Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:
In order to follow the State of Illinois’ orders, the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding a virtual meeting to perform essential business. Because of the COVID-19 and inadequate air flow inside the Library buildin...

Virtual - Memory Cafe

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Reminisce with new friends at our Memory Cafe.  Come together with a cup of your favorite beverage in the comfort of your own home.  Join Marcia with hosts Christina and Rudy from Independence Health & Therapy for an enjoyable afternoon...

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual – Meditate with Megan

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Join Megan from Adult Services for a relaxing guided meditation routine you can do at home! Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual - Paddock Street Writers Guild

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Writers of all experience levels are welcome to join Katy from Adult Services for a virtual meeting of CLPL's monthly writers' group. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual – Folding Pages: Origami Butterfly

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join our Adult Services Page Jessica to learn how to make a beautiful origami butterfly just in time for spring!  Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...

Virtual - English Conversation Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: En Español, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Join our conversation club! Practice your conversational English, and increase your confidence in your skills. All levels welcome. ¡Venga a nuestro grupo de conversación! Practique su inglés conversacional y adquiera confianza en sus habilidades. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual – Jenn McKinlay Pop-Up Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join some of our Adult Services staff to discuss the works of Jenn McKinlay ahead of the best-selling author’s special appearance on Thursday, February 25! Many of McKinlay’s books are available through the CLPL eLibrary. ...

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Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual - Open Books, Open Dialogue

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Virtual CLPL
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Join a panel discussion with multidisciplinary professionals who are passionate readers and believe literature can positively promote inclusion, empathy, and growth. Get book suggestions, conversation starters, and an activity to try at home.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

Virtual - Adult Storytime: Bessie Coleman: American Aviatrix

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate Women’s History month with Katie from Adult Services as she reads excerpts from Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History by Sam Maggs. Watch this program on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...